2025 Compare Cities Education:
Decatur, GA vs Powell, OH

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Highlights
- Powell spends 1.5% less per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.2% higher in Powell than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Powell had 2.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, GAPowell, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,136$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,120  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,632$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6664573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree11.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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Reviews for Powell    5 Reviews

We are in a wonderful community. The people are friendly and the children are very courteous. What is even better is the school district is one of the tops in the state  More

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We are in a wonderful community. The people are friendly and the children are very courteous. What is even better is the school district is one of the tops in the state  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have had four children attend the Olentangy School system over the past 15 years. I have been impressed with the manner in which the administration has accommodated  More

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